Photos: Bears host Patriots under the Thursday night lights

The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Manteno volleyball finishes the season unbeaten in conference, only one loss: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup

Manteno wrapped up its impressive season where they only lost one game and went undefeated in conference play.

Kankakee rebounds for 3-set win over Thornridge in regular season finale

Despite dropping a close second set after winning the first set with relative ease, the Kankakee girls volleyball team managed to bounce back and pick up a 25-8, 20-25, 25-9 win over Thornridge to close out the regular season.

Kankakee woman charged with aggravated battery against sheriff’s deputies

A 53-year-old Kankakee woman is charged aggravated battery against police.

Your guide to the November 2026 election in Kankakee County

This November 2026, Kankakee County voters will pick a new U.S. senator to represent Illinois, decide whether to give Gov. JB Pritzker a third term and cast their vote in many other races.

Bourbonnais Township highway commissioner alleges assessor left threatening voicemail

Bourbonnais Township highway commissioner says the township's assessor left him a threatening voicemail.